Peak

Amazing Book

Peak by Ronald Smith is an action filled realistic fiction novel. I liked this book because it made me want to keep reading it from beginning to end because of all the adventure going on in the book at once.This story takes place in New York City and Asia. The major conflict in this book is that after being arrested for climbing a skyscraper, Peak has to live with his father in Thailand and is planning on climbing Mount Everest while he is there. Peak thinks he is going to bond with his father but his father actually wants Peak to be the youngest person to reach the peak of Everest for the fame and fortune. Another kid though is trying to also be the youngest to climb Everest. Him and Peak battle to get to the top and learn a lesson from it. The story is told by Peak in the first person. I liked how the author wrote this book because he didn't make things complicated to understand and it was simple to read. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes a thrilling story. Anyone who reads this book will get an adventure out of it.

9 out of 13 people found this review helpful.

Great book!

My daughter was assigned this book in class (7th grade). It seemed interesting, so I gave it a shot. I couldn't put it down. It has adventure, wit and heart. I highly suggest it to any young teen...Moms and Dads should read it as well.

6 out of 7 people found this review helpful.

peak is an outstanding book

This is an outstanding book. I love the way the author starts out with him climbing the side of a skyscraper.If you are the kind of person that likes an exciteing book that you will hav a hard time putting down, this is the book for you. this book is about an almost 15 year old bok that love climbing things. when he get caught climbing a skyscraper he has 2 choices,1 spend some time in prison and 2 go live with his father. he dosnt want to go to prison so he goes to live with his father. he espects to go to his house but his father has something different in mind for him. he takes Peak to mount everest. This book exceptally showed how much it takes to get to the top of everest.along the way to the top of everest peak finds another 14 year old on his way to the top. only 1 problem.....he is 1 week younger then him. like i said this book is outstanding if you get a chance to read it I would, it is a preaty short book that i read in 2 days. sorry Mrs.Britt it was 3 paragraphs but it got squished

4 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

Good

Great book but bad ending

2 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

AMAZING

My friend read it and thought it was so cool and interesting.
It your looking 4 a great book with a winding path to the end ... it right here...PEAK.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

AMAZING

Loved it. One of my faves

2 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

Highly Recommened

When 14 year old Peak Marcello is presented with the opportunity to climb Mt. Everest with his long-lost father, he doesn't even hesitate to say no. You could say Peak got his passion for climbing from his father, who has been gone for more than 12 years of Peak's life, or you could say he picked it up on his own. Either way, if Peak reaches the top of Mt. Everest before his 15th birthday, he will be the youngest person ever to stand 29,000 feet. It's defiantly a step up from illegally climbing skyscrapers to get his climbing thrills. On his journey to the summit of Mt. Everest Peak faces many challenges, such as, altitude sickness, numbing temperatures, and even himself. Peak is an easy read with lots of plot twists that keep the reader entertained from page one until the end. Great Book!

2 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

One of the best

This is a book that any teenager would enjoy. I have read it about 12 times. No joke. I have read this book more than anybook i have ever read. I wish they coukd makeba sequek or something. A movie about this would be great. Read it!

2 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

I am probably the only one who dosen't like this book

It's not just about mountain climbing. don't get me wrong it was an alright book, but i guess it didn't really get to me. it's relatable to a certain extent. to me the book is very interest oriented. overal it's an okay novel to read.

2 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

dayo

This is my favorite book. it is a story that you cant put down

2 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

Absolutly stellar

This action packed book will keep you on the edge of your set until the last page . Read it!

1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Over All Very Good Book

I thought this book was extreamly intresting, i was sucked in by the writers fantastic writing. However i would not suggest to a younger reader some subjects in this book may be bad a example

1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Must read!

I just finished this book and it was amazing!!! It's not too wordy and it's easy to understand. It's a really good adventure story and story of survival, I suggest you read it even if you're in the fence if reading it. You won't be sorry!

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Weird

Hate

1 out of 8 people found this review helpful.

A good book

This is a very good book it is about a boy named Peak who has to take risks and gets the chance to climb Mt. Everest he experiences on the way friendships and hardships he must overcome so get this book and read it !!!!

1 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

Great book! You have to read this!!

Peak
By Roland Smith
Number of Stars: 5
Peak, the main character, loves to climb. He got that from his parents who have been climbing since before he was born. However, a horrible climbing accident stopped his mother from climbing and separated his parents. His dad is a mountain guide on Mt. Everest with his own successful business, so he¿s never around. Peak doesn¿t get to climb much living in New York, but a dangerous climbing stunt that almost lands him in jail, sends him away to live with his father in Tibet.
Little to Peak¿s, or his mother¿s, knowledge, Peak was about to experience the climb of a lifetime. His dad set him up to be the youngest climber to get to the top of Mt. Everest. Peak is happy that his dad is finally taking part in his life, but is it just so he can get the youngest climber to the top of Everest and get the publicity? As the story goes along, Peak faces many different hardships, working hard to get to the top. However, a turn in events and a drastic change makes you wonder if he¿ll get the chance to summit at all?
This story is jam-packed with dangerous and suspenseful stunts that leave you wanting more. I think teens will like the book Peak because it has drama and action that a lot of other books for teens don¿t have. The main character is a teenager himself, so we¿ll be able to relate to him and some of the things he¿s feeling, like being away from his mom, step dad, and two little half-sisters.
Overall, Peak is a good book to read because it has just the right amount of drama, humor, and suspense to make a great book. Follow Peak¿s adventure up the tallest mountain in the world, as he learns valuable life lessons and makes long term friends.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Must Read!

This was an amazing book! I read it for school and afterwards we had a Skype chat with Roland Smith himself. He really put the book into perspective for us. it's a great book everyone should read!

1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Five times read and still five stars

This amazing book is very action-packed but without a lot of blood and gore that is in many other best-sellers. There is no language and is appropriate for everybody. Even though this book is probably 8+, it isn't just for kids. I am 13 and I have loved this book ever since I first read it in 3rd grade. This book never gets old and is definatley worth every penny you pay. If you think it is just a kids book, think again. Kids, tweens, teens, and adults alike will love this book. I read this in a day because it is so addicting. If you don't like this book you must have accidentally bought the wrong book because THERE IS NO WAY THAT A SANE PERSON COULD DISLIKE THIS BOOK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If you doubt me, just read the book to clear things up.
PLEASE.

This book rocks!

This book rocks. Enough said.

I havent read this yet but from all the great reviews i cant wait.

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0 out of 2 people found this review helpful.